All too often I hear or read or see stories online about people who’ve died and gone to heaven or hell. They recount specific details about what they saw and heard. In some cases, it’s clearly undeniable

Garlic with knots!~ hehe, I know these are typically known as garlic-knots BUT given the large amount of garlic on these babies, it just makes sense. You really have to love garlic to be able to live with

Sending a bit of sunshine your way, all you Northerners! I remember the feeling of eagerly anticipating the first green shoots, the chipper robin announcing the start of the the new season, and the rains

I found myself in a bind a bit ago when I was trying to get a birthday cake last minute. Of course, I didn't have TIME to make a cake, and the dilemma with buying cakes as of late has been trying to find

I recently found a cute idea for teacup bird feeders and saw a fairly good tutorial courtesy of The Sorry Girls online. The basic tools involved were chains, gorilla glue and jewelry bales to fasten the

Some time ago, I started experimenting with making soap at home using essential oils and adding lavender buds and lemon zest. The base for the soap was a simple "melt and pour" mixture that I

Ever in the mood for something light and clean tasting but you still want to feel full after? Yes! Obviously! For some reason I think of fresh herbs and lemons, and steamed veggies. I feel like steamed

"It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do." -From Jane Austen's Sense & Sensibility "There are people who the more you do for them, the less they will do for

This life has moments mingled with pain and pleasure; grief and joy; lamentations and praises...mingled in the depths of despair the author of the Book of Lamentations in the Bible "calls to mind"

I found this amazing but simple recipe recently in a cookbook by Robin Robertson called "Vegan without Borders." Though there are several reasons why this book title caught my eye (the reference

1. IT CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT It's diet season! If the four weeks of endless boozing, chocolate-nibbling and mince pie-scoffing that essentially makes up December has left your belt a little tight, Veganuary

This is a dish that I have made a few times that seems to get better each time I make it. While I typically use my purple basil on top, I find that sticking with the green pairs well with the green tomatoes

"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best." -Epictetus Have you ever been around someone before and you felt uplifted, almost as though

Sometimes, when I have a great deal of fun doing a physical activity, whether it involves riding my bike or practicing headstands, I like to think of a life lesson or parallel thought to go along with

"A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strengths; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes

These tasty little treats happen to be sneakily quick and vegan, and I say that because of the frozen pastry puffs that are so easy to pop into the oven for about 15 minutes and puff up into little cups

My husband recently took up the hobby of wood-craft/carpentry and some of his creativity rubbed off on me. Technically, there was no "real" woodwork involved in this project. The wood pallets

Yearning There's just something about the loving devotion in my dog's eyes that seems particularly endearing. Without taking into account the cranberry-ginger scone my husband is holding that she is actually

I pulled out an interesting specimen of carrots the other day, full of character and humor. Amidst that humor, logic also plays a role when analyzing how this shape came to be ehem... crossing her legs.

If you like the fresh taste of spring rolls with herbs, you will probably also enjoy adding some edible flowers. I especially enjoy the pretty range of colors that pansies come in but you could also experiment